GSI PNEG-1057 User Manual
PNEG-1057
07-19-10
Revision No. 1
8" and 10"
Commercial Vertical
Bin Unload Auger
Assembly & Operation Manual
8" and 10" Commercial
Vertical Bin Unload Auger
PNEG-1057
07-19-10
Revision No. 1
PNEG-1057
SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator , to know and
understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing
equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone
operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. T o help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual
and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury .
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury .
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury .
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
NOTE indicates information about the equipment that you
should pay special attention to.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. General Safety Guidelines
A. DO NOT make any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very dangerous situation,
where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
B. This equipment shall be installed in accordance with any regulations or installation codes that are required
by law. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
C. Untrained operators subject themselves and others to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. NEVER allow
untrained personnel to operate this equipment.
D. Keep children and other unqualified personnel out of the working area at ALL times.
E. NEVER start equipment until ALL persons are clear of the work area.
F. Be sure ALL operators are adequately rested and prepared to perform ALL functions of operating this
equipment.
Safety
G . Keep hair, loose clothing, and shoestrings away from rotating and moving parts. NEVER wear loose fitting
clothing when working around augers.
H. NEVER allow any person intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs to operate the equipment.
I. NEVER allow anyone inside a bin, truck, or wagon which is being unloaded by an auger or conveyor.
Flowing grain can trap and suffocate in seconds.
J. Make sure someone is nearby who is aware of the proper shutdown sequence in the event of an accident or
emergency.
K. NEVER work alone.
L. ALWAYS think before acting. NEVER act impulsively around the equipment.
M. Make sure ALL equipment is locked in position before operating.
N. Keep hands and feet away from the auger intake and other moving parts.
O. NEVER attempt to assist machinery operation or to remove trash from equipment while in operation.
P. NEVER drive, stand, or walk under the equipment.
Q. Use caution not to hit the auger when positioning the load.
R. Use ample overhead lighting after sunset to light the work area.
S. ALWAYS lockout ALL power to the equipment when finished unloading.
T. Keep area around intake free of obstacles such as electrical cords, blocks, etc. that might trip workers.
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2. Personal Protective Equipment
A. The proper personal protective equipment should be worn at
ALL times by anyone in the work area.
B. ALWAYS wear safety glasses when in the work area.
C. The operator should NEVER wear jewelry.
D. Loose clothing should not be worn. Any clothing that becomes
loosened should be tucked in tightly .
2-B
2-C
E. Loose or dangling shoe strings should be tucked in.
F. Long hair should be tied up and/or back.
2-D, E
2-F
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3. Emergency Shutdown Sequence
A. In an emergency , shutdown the power source.
4. Pinch Points
A Pinch Point is any place on the equipment which can injure the operator.
A. Components of this equipment have sharp edges which can scrape and/or cut an operator.
B. A moving auger can sever an operator’s limbs or even kill him/her.
5. Shields and Guards
Safety
A. ALWAYS keep ALL shields and guards in place during operation.
We will replace any missing shields or guards free of charge!
See (page VI) for more information on our Safety First program.
6. Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who works with
or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These persons must also know and
meet all other qualifications, such as:
1. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety
procedures is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
2. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery . Personnel under
the age of 18 years may not operate power machinery , including augers. It is your
responsibility , as owner and/or supervisor , to know what these regulations are in your
area or situation.
3. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
4. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations state:
"At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter , the employer shall
instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with
which the employee is, or will be involved." (Federal Occupational Safety & Health
Standards for Agriculture. Subpart D, Section 19287.57 (a) (6).
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6. Operator Qualifications (cont.)
B. As a requirement of OSHA, it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating and
safety procedures for this auger. W e included this sign-of f sheet for your convenience and personal record
keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly recommended that
another qualified person who knows the shutdown procedure is in the area in the event of an emergency. A
person who has not read this manual and understands all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine.
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Safety 1st
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Our equipment is built to provide
many years of dependable service to
our customers through durable
craftsmanship.
One of the most important aspects of
our engineering is SAFETY 1
throughout all product lines. At our
company - safety is NO ACCIDENT!
That is why we have implemented a
SAFETY 1st program. Should you ever
need guards, shields, safety decals or
owner/operator manuals, simply contact
us or your local dealer, and we will
supply you with them FREE OF
CHARGE!
While it is our main goal for our
company to be the world leader in
auger manufacturing, it is always
our first priority to keep our
customers safe.
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design
We replace missing guards and shields
FREE OF CHARGE!
If you need any of the above listed safety items or have any safety questions,
please contact the manufacturer or your local dealer .
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Table of Contents
Personnel operating or working around this equipment should read this
manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to it s owner.
Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment. Any misuse of the equipment may void the warranty.
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SAFETY 1
Table of Contents ..................................................................................... vii
Decals........................................................................................................ 1
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Introduction .............................................................................................. 4
8" Vertical Assembly ................................................................................ 5
10" Vertical Assembly .............................................................................. 10
Operation & Maintenance ........................................................................ 16
Startup ....................................................................................................... 15
Shutdown.................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 20
8" Parts List .............................................................................................. 21
10" Parts List ............................................................................................ 23
Warranty
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PNEG 1057 - 8" & 10" Commercial Vertical Bin Unloading Auger
Safety Decals
A. The image below shows the location of the decals and safety signs which should appear on the Commercial
Vertical Bin Unload Auger . Samples and explanations of these decals are shown on page 2.
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Decals
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Please remember safety signs provide important safety information for people working
near bin unloading equipment that is in operation. Any safety signs that are worn,
missing, illegible or painted over should be replaced immediately. Obtain FREE
replacements by contacting your dealer.
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Decals
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8" & 10" Commercial Vertical Bin Unloading Auger - PNEG 1057
Safety Decals
The Safety Decals chart below lists all the safety decals that should be included with the auger . Inspect all decals and
replace any that are illegible, worn, or missing. Contact your dealer or the manufacturer to order replacement decals.
Ref. # Part # Qty. Descr iption Size
1 DC-1381 1
2 DC-995 1
3 DC-1234 1
4 DC-1379 1
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CAUTION
FAILURE TO PROPERLY SELECT,
INSTALL OR MAINTAIN AN AUGER, ITS
DRIVE OR OTHER COMPONENTS CAN
RESULT IN DANGEROUS OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT IF IMPROPERLY
SELECTED, INSTALLED OR MAINTAINED MAY FAIL AND COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
CHECK PRODUCT LITERATURE
AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S
LITERATURE OR CALL THE FACTORY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
SHEAR POINT
Keep clear of rotating auger and
moving parts.
Do not remove or modify guards.
Disconnect and lock out power
before servicing.
Failure to do so will result in
serious INJURY or DEATH.
SHEAR POINT
Keep hands clear of moving
parts. Do not operate with
guard removed. Disconnec
and lockout power before
servicing.
DC-1234
DC-1381
DC-995
Safety Decals
Danger - Shear Point
Warning—Shear Point
Caution
Notice
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1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND
2. DO NOT OPERATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
3. DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT,
4. ALLOW ONLY TRAINED AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE
5. ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR SERVICE WORK MUST BE
6. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF OPERATION.
7. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING
8. DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT POWER BEFORE MAKING ANY
9. DISCONNECT POWER PRIOR TO RESETTING ANY MOTOR
10. MAKE CERTAIN ALL ELECTRIC MOTORS ARE GROUNDED.
11. REPLACE ALL WORN OR DAMAGED LABELS IMMEDIATELY.
4-1/ 2" x 2"
4-1/ 2" x 2"
2-1/ 4" x 2-3/4"
5-1/ 8" x 7-3/8"
ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
SWITCHES, GUARDS AND SHIELDS ARE SECURELY IN
PLACE AND OPERATIONAL.
OPERATING AREA.
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. IT MUST
MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
PARTS.
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK.
OVERLOAD.
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PNEG 1057 - 8" & 10" Commercial Vertical Bin Unloading Auger
Decals
Safety Decals
A. DANGER Sign No. DC-1395 was supplied with your bin unloading equipment. This safety sign should be applied
to the side of the bin near the bin opening, so it will be viewed by people entering into the bin storage building.
Do not cover any safety signs or any other signs that are already there.
B. If the safety sign location suggested is not in full view because of equipment modifications, other equipment in
the area, or any reason, then locate the safety sign in a more suitable location.
C. Be certain the surface is clean, dry and free of dirt and oil. Peel paper backing from decals and stick into place.
The adhesive backing will bond on contact.
Please remember, safety signs provide important safety information for people
working near bin unloading equipment that is in operation.
ROTATING FLIGHTING!
THIS BIN IS EQUIPPED WITH GRAIN AUGERS
WHICH CAN KILL OR DISMEMBER.
KEEP CLEAR OF ALL AUGERS AND NEVER ENTER
THIS BIN UNLESS ALL POWER IS
DISCONNECTED AND LOCKED OUT.
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESUL T IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DC-1395
If the Safety Sign cannot be easily read for any reason or has been p ainted over,
replace it immediately. Additional Safety Signs may be obtained free of charge from
your dealer, distributor, or ordered from the factory.
Order SAFETY SIGN NO. DC-1395
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